The 2016 Lexus RC is a compact coupe Executive of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota produced. The Lexus RC is a coupe version of the Lexus IS. 2016 Lexus RC borrowed the style of the LF-LC concept and was seen by the LF-CC concept. The Lexus RC was revealed Tokyo Motor Show in 2013.

The 2016 Lexus RC has a shorter wheelbase than the standard is XE30 when more information. The shares of the platform front end of the L10 GS series, the middle part of the XE20 Series convertible, while the back of the XE30 is modules IS series. The RC has three LED lights in triangular headlights and optional 18-inch wheels in five-spoke alloy Standard or 19-inch ten-spoke wheels.

Model Japan were set to go on sale in the second half of 2014, the first models include RC 350 and RC 300 hours. US sales began in November 2014. In Japan’s title to the version with the 5.0-liter more expensive due to the requirement of the Japanese annual motor vehicle tax.

According to Lexus, the 2016 Lexus RC has three engines, RC 300h paired I4 2AR-FSE with the 2.5L to a continuously variable transmission with a hybrid powertrain, the 350 RC together with the 3.5 L V6 2GR-FSE to an automatic transmission with eight reports and RC F with the 5.0 L V8 2UR -GSE.

The aerodynamic package includes an active rear spoiler, adjustable underbody, the contributions of the grille and aero vents and front fenders fins stabilization. Carbon fiber package includes a clear carbon fiber roof and coated active rear wing of the LFA and the hood made of carbon fiber. The vehicle was in North International Auto Show 2014 model US America is revealed in November 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle. Japan model was defined as the sale in the second half of the year to go in 2014.

Lexus RC Motorsports

The Lexus RC F gave its name to a GT500 class competitor in the Super GT series in the 2014 season, the SC430, which for 7 years in a row had to replace. The car has scored 4 wins Team TOM’S in Okayama, Suzuka and Buriram and team CONCENTRIC Cerumo Sportland Sugo with the new technical regulations.

Lexus RC Production

Parts of a package of carbon fiber for the RC F was Aichi factory after the end of LFA production. The Toyota 8-speed transmission AA80E used in 2016 Lexus RC F built by Aisin AW.